Avino Q2/June Production Report

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jul 15, 2013) - Avino Silver and Gold Mines Ltd. ("Avino" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE:ASM)(NYSE MKT:ASM)(FRANKFURT:GV6) is pleased to announce the Q2 and June 2013 production results from its San Gonzalo mine and Historic Avino Mine surface stockpile operations located on the Avino property near Durango, Mexico.

June production from San Gonzalo and Avino Mine surface stockpiles are presented below:

Silver equivalent was calculated using a 55:1 ratio for silver to gold. Mill production figures have not been reconciled and are subject to adjustment with concentrate sales. Year-to-date and calculated figures may not add up due to rounding.

Production numbers from Q2 2013 compared to Q1 2013 are presented below, production from Q2 includes output from Circuits 1 and 2:

Silver equivalent was calculated using a 55:1 ratio for silver to gold. Mill production figures have not been reconciled and are subject to adjustment with concentrate sales. Year-to-date and calculated figures may not add up due to rounding.

"We are pleased with the progress being made on the ground in Mexico and remain confident in our ability to achieve our goals on time. Management is reviewing and developing opportunities for cost reduction so we can remain profitable and continue our self-funded expansion into 2014. Since its inception in 1968, Avino has managed to survive multiple metal market contractions by nursing our balance sheet and conducting a lean operation both in Mexico and Canada; in 2013 that model continues to set us apart."

- David Wolfin, President, CEO & Director, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

San Gonzalo

Production numbers from January through June 2013 at San Gonzalo, as well as 2013 yearly totals are reported as follows:

Silver equivalent was calculated using a 55:1 ratio for silver to gold. Mill production figures have not been reconciled and are subject to adjustment with concentrate sales. Year-to-date and calculated figures may not add up due to rounding.

June Highlights

• Tonnes processed decreased by 5.3% due to one fewer operating day for the month of June.
• Silver and gold production increased because of better recoveries and a slight increase in feed grades.
• Concentrate grades were slightly lower on account of the improved recoveries.
• Downtime hours were attributed to electrical issues, power outages from the CFE and lubrication problems with the pinion shaft of the ball mill.

"At the mine site we are examining ways to improve the efficiency of our operation by analyzing both revenues and costs. To improve revenues we're looking at raising mill throughput, mine and raise feed grades as well as mill recoveries. On the cost side we're looking for suppliers who are aware of current market conditions and want to grow with us. At the mine we're looking for more cost effective explosives, heavy equipment tires and rethreading, fuel, steel and drill bits as well as lowering haulage costs. In the mill we're looking for lower cost grinding balls, crusher liners and reagents."

- Jasman Yee, Director, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

Circuit 2 - Avino Mine Stock Piles

Production numbers from Circuit 2 during April through June are presented below as well as yearly totals:

Silver equivalent was calculated using a 55:1 ratio for silver to gold. Mill production figures have not been reconciled and are subject to adjustment with concentrate sales. Year-to-date and calculated figures may not add up due to rounding.

June Highlights

• Tonnage processed has increased month over month as the equipment issues encountered during start-up are resolved.
• Mill availability has also increased month over month.
• Feed grades have been variable due to the locations where the feed has been sourced. This trend is likely to continue with the need for better grade control samples.
• Silver recovery in June was lower than in May, likely due to the degree of oxidation of the feed.

Processing Facility Update

• A new 4.25 cone crusher has been purchased as part of the expansion program that will increase the facility's processing capacity to 1,500 tonnes per day.
• Installation of the new crusher is being carried out this week. Other long lead items are being sourced and proposals are being solicited.
• Tailings disposal options for the expansion program are currently being studied.

Avino Mine Update

• Dewatering of the Avino mine is ongoing with treatment of the acidic water to agricultural standards. Currently the water level is down to level 8.5 of the existing mine workings.
• Equipment for rehabilitating and stabilizing areas where sluffing has occurred has been installed.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Mill assays are performed at the lab onsite at the mine. Check samples are verified by SGS laboratory Services in Durango, Mexico. Concentrate shipments are assayed at AH Knight in Manzanillo, Mexico.

Qualified Person(s)

Avino's projects are under the supervision of Chris Sampson, P.Eng, BSc, ARSM Avino Consultant and Mr. Jasman Yee P.Eng, Avino director, who are both qualified persons within the context of National Instrument 43-101. Both have reviewed and approved the technical data in this news release.

About Avino

Founded in 1968, Avino's mission is to create shareholder value through profitable organic growth at the historic Avino property near Durango, Mexico. We are committed to managing all business activities in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner while contributing to the well-being of the community in which we operate.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

David Wolfin, President & CEO, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

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